SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Boone Logan stepped on the mound around 10 a.m. for a test that would go a long way in determining whether he makes the opening day roster. Facing hitters for the first time this spring following the removal of elbow bone chips, Logan threw 20 pitches without any issues on Field 2.

He used his fastball and slider, and other than dealing with some slipping issues on the mound, walked off fairly pleased with his progress.

His performance indicated he wasn’t making his way toward Miami, where the Rockies begin the 2014 season on March 31. Logan is hoping to pitch in four-to-five spring games in preparation for his critical setup role in the bullpen.

“Without any setbacks, I will be ready,” Logan said on Thursday.

He’s expected to face hitters at least one more time before his first game appearance. Logan has “multiple elbow chips and a bone spur the size of a marble” removed a week after his final season with the Yankees.

Boone Logan (Getty Images file)

“I was in pain last season but I knew I could pitch threw it. I would wake up at night and it was miserable,” Logan said. “I couldn’t even turn my wrist without it hurting in my elbow. … It’s 1,000 percent better now.”

Patrick, a third-generation Colorado native, is back for his second stint covering the Rockies. He first covered the team from 2005-2009, helping chronicle “Rocktober” in 2007 and also following the team’s playoff run in 2009.

Nick Groke has worked at The Denver Post since 1997, as a sports reporter, city reporter, entertainment writer and digital editor and producer, among other newsroom posts. He also writes regularly about boxing, soccer, MMA and NASCAR.